A Smash Rear End Collision on Fitchburg Division
Boston August 4. A passenger train telescoped a freight train on the Fitchburg branch between West Cambridge and Belmont around 7 40 p m. Eight cars derailed but only one passenger, T Henry Burke of Marlboro, was injured though not seriously after jumping from a car. Cause cited as wrong flagging. Engineer W C Kempton fireman Wesley Fenderson conductor George Busseno. Wrecking crew cleared by midnight, loop in use for traffic. Also reports a man James Kennalley of Lowell died in police custody and a Polish church bell blessing service at St Stanislaus church in Providence efforts.
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Boston
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Railroad
West Cambridge
Belmont
W. C. Kempton
T. J. Payette
Eugene Newell
Fred Hoffman
T. Henry Burke
Fairmount Street
Marlboro
James Gallagher
Sailor Jeremiah Shea Promoted for Maine Service
Jeremiah Shea of Lawrence a Maine survivor earns promotion recommendation from Captain Sigsbee for gallantry and loyalty. Serving 14 years in the Navy, Shea, junior master-at-arms on the Alliance, fought aboard the New York after being scalded in Havana harbor. If advanced, he may become chief master-at-arms aboard a commissioning ship.
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Lawrence
Jeremiah Shea
Sigsbee
Maine
Jerry” Shea
Alliance
New York
Chidwick
The
William S. Knox
Shea
Havana
Sampson
United States Navy
State convention opens in Springfield for engineers
Springfield hosts the annual State convention of the National Association of Stationary Engineers with 250 delegates. Mayor William P. Hayes welcomes attendees as Charles A. G. Winther notes engineers' aim to aid others and avoid labor strife. The group backs tighter licensing and a year of apprenticeship for assistants. Officers elected include President W. H. Damon and others from Worcester, Boston, Chelsea, Lowell, Brockton, and Gardner.
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Springfield
National Association of Stationary Engineers
William P. Hayes
Charles A. G. Winther
W. E. Barney
Worcester
W. H. Damon
R. R. Bradley
Fall River Quiet Day With Death and Collision
In Fall River on August 4 a quiet day turned eventful with two medical examiner calls. An elderly woman, Mrs. Johanna Sullivan, about 60, was found dead from apoplexy on the stairs at 170 John Street. A Maplewood branch Old Colony Street railroad collision occurred between a construction car and an unoccupied passenger car. motorman Richard O’Connor leaped clear to escape injury.
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Fall River
Johanna Sullivan
John Street
Maplewood
Old Colony Street Railroad
Richard O'Connor
Eldredge found dead in Charlestown house
John Eldredge a 40 year old carpenter from Nova Scotia was found dead at a boarding house in Charlestown. Nellie Stokes was arrested awaiting inquiry, police suspect a quarrel led to Eldredge being pushed from a window. Eldredge had a wife and family. Mrs Eldredge and a son may be in Lowell.
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Boston
Charlestown
John Eldredge
Nellie Stokes
Eldredge
Stokes
Nova Scotia
Kennebunk
National University of Washington Wins Injunction
Milwaukee August 4 The National University of Washington DC secured an injunction against the National Association of Dental Faculties which had sought to expel or suspend the university from the association. The case centers on night vs day sessions and the signing authority for diplomas under past administrations.
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Milwaukee
National University of Washington
D. C
National Association of Dental Faculties
National University
Harrison
The
United States
Man Overboard Near No Mans Land Off Gloucester
New Bedford reports that Auguste Sylvain, a 45 year old Gloucester native, was knocked overboard and drowned when a harpoon struck his dory tied to a swordfish. His body was lost about 35 miles off No Man's Land on Saturday leaving a family in Gloucester.
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New Bedford
Klondyke
Gloucester
Auguste Sylvia
No Man’s Land
Sylvia
Western Islands
Subway Cars Collide in Boston Public Garden
Two electric cars collided at the entrance of the subway in the public garden injuring passengers. Miss Sally Shade of Waltham, 25, suffered severe shock and Miss Mary Cosgrove, 50, of Ashmont, was internally hurt.
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Boston
Sally Shade
Waltham
Mary Cosgrove
Ashmont
Evans confronts charges over Sailor's Log and Navy conduct
Admiral Evans faces moves by ex Secretary Chandler who accuses him of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and seeks a court of inquiry. Chandler, now in New Hampshire, argues Evans misused his book to vent spite. Nation couple tale closes with David Nation refusing support for his wife’s plea.
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Washington, D. C
Bob” Evans
Santiago
Schley
Secretary of the Navy
William B. Chandler
Lon
Chandler
Evans
Admiral Evans
Navy Department
Long
New Hampshire
Secretary Long Confirms No Inquiry Sought on Evans Case
Boston Aug 4 Secretary John D Long says there was no request for an inquiry into charges by former Secretary Chandler against Rear Admiral Robley D Evans. He notes Chandler sought papers and sent a letter with his version, but emphasizes no inquiry was requested or likely by the senate and that Hackett has not yet named a third Schley court member.
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Boston
John D. Long
Hingham
Washington
William E Chandler
Robley D. Evans
Long
Chandler
Evans
Senate
Schley Court of Inquiry
Hackett
Three Drowned In Sudden Bay Bathing Incident
Three bathers drowned at Queponeo in Sinepuxent bay yesterday afternoon. Miss Ethel L Phillips of Baltimore Miss Jennie White of Whitesburg Md and G G Ratcliffe of Salisbury were pulled under when the party separated and found themselves in a deep hole. The women clung to Ratcliffe a strong swimmer but all perished before help arrived.
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Salisbury
Queponeo
Sinepuxent Bay
Ethel L. Phillips
Baltimore
Jennie White
Whitesburg
G. G. Ratcliffe
Ratcliffe
Thurston denies offering services to Admiral Schley
Atlantic City Aug 4 Senator J M Thurston of Nebraska denied reports that he tendered his professional services to Admiral Schley. He said he wired the admiral expressing friendship and desire for vindication but no professional assistance was suggested or thought of.
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Atlantic City
J. M. Thurston
Nebraska
Admiral Schley
Luce Will Not Serve On Schley Court Inquiry
Acting Secretary Hackett will announce Monday the officer chosen to fill the Schley court inquiry vacancy. The delay stems from finding a willing officer. Rear Admiral Kimberly was relieved by ill health. Hackett declines to name the nominee in advance. It is positively stated that Rear Admiral Luce will not serve on the court.
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Washington, D. C
Hackett
Schley Court
Kimberly
Luce
Pekin Strife Grows as Allied Forces Leave
American and European residents report rising unfriendly dealings with Pekin locals as allied troops depart. Legation walls of 15 to 20 feet rise for protection while objections arise over a fortress approach. Ministerial plans for a uniform defense fail, leaving the legation exposed to mob violence. The Times notes a tariff protocol draft and renewed Russian activity in Manchuria alongside French railway ambitions.
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Pekin
Legation
Edgar B. Robertson
Ninth Infantry
U. S. Legation Guard
Rockhill
London
the Times
Russia
Manchuria
Niu Chwang
Li Chen Fong
Li Hung Chang
Pao Ting Fu
Tien Tsin
Empress Frederick Ailing: Royals Gather at Cronberg
At Cronberg Aug 4, Empress Frederick lies dangerously ill with internal spread of disease. Crown Prince Frederick William and other royals arrive as King Edward plans late night departure from Cowes to travel to London, then by train and boat to the Empress’s bedside. Queen Alexander might join, Duke of Cambridge already present.
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Homburg
Frederick William
Eitel Frederick
Prince August William
Cronberg
Frederick
Adolf of
London
Edward
Cowes
Portsmouth
Flushing
Alexander
Duke of Cambridge
Torpedo Boat Viper Wrecked Off Alderney Coast
London reports the British torpedo boat destroyer Viper struck a rock off Alderney in the English Channel and is a total wreck with no loss of life. The Viper carried turbine engines and had reached speeds up to about thirty one half knots during trials.
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London
Alderney
English Channel
Deed Transfers Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill Line to Lynn & Boston
Salem reports a deed of real estate and street railway franchise from the Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill line to the Lynn and Boston Street Railway company. The recorded sale lists a valuation of 1,402,748.86 dollars with revenue stamps totaling 1,308 dollars, though the stated consideration is 1 dollar. The deed was prepared in May and filed for record yesterday.
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Salem
Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill Street Railway
Lynn & Boston Street Railway Company
Mayor Cowen Dead Veteran Civil War Officer Passes
New Bedford reports Maj. Jonathan EB. Cowen a Civil War veteran and Third Massachusetts cavalry member died in Fairhaven at age 63. He previously worked in dry goods, lumber, and railroad construction in Texas and Oregon.
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New Bedford
Jonathan EB. Cowen
Third
Massachusetts Cavalry
Texas
Oregon
Fairhaven
West Chelmsford M E church picnic features games and boat ride
In Nabnassett Grove on Thursday afternoon the West Chelmsford M E church held its annual picnic with large attendance. Hon Fletcher led as general manager aided by church members. Loren Ellinwood and J Arthur Mallilieu spearheaded sports including a 12 to 4 ball game between Oscar N Naylor’s and Mallilieu’s teams. Prizes went to Trull and Spaulding in the three legged race, J Mooney in the sack race, and C Abrahmson in the shoe race. Fred W Edwards and Loren Ellinwood later ferried many youths in a naphtha boat on Nabnassett pond.
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Nabnassett Grove
West Chelmsford
M. E
H. &. Fletcher
Loren J. Ellinwood
J. Arthur Mallilieu
Oscar N. Naylor
J. Arthur Mallalieus
Naylor
Trull
Spaulding
J. Mooney
C. Abrahmson
Fred W. Edwards
Nabnassett Pond
Rainbow Team Defeats Moore’s Mill 14–13 In Local Game
In North Chelmsford a Saturday ball game ended with the Rainbow team of Lowell beating George C. Moore’s combing room team 14 to 13. Gaudett and Gauthier scored for Moore’s, Mills and McCann for the Rainbow squad. Umpires were Joseph McCann and Richard Corcoran.
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Maggie Morning
Providence
R. I
Troop F Cavalry
Combing Room
George C
Joseph McCann
Richard Corcoran
Fred Armitage
Boston
Wilbur Lewis
West Somerville
W. F. Lewis
Wigginville Mission Picnic At Holden's Grove
The eighth annual Wig ginville mission picnic was held at Holden's Grove in Billerica Centre on Saturday afternoon. Four special cars ferried the large party to the grove where ice cream fruit and refreshments were served then a long list of contests led by Alvin Sykes. Winners included Thomas England in the men's running race Mary Green in the girls skip rope event Mary Allen in the ladies egg race and David Allen in the hop step and jump and broad jump. The general committee listed George Allen Scott Stavelin Alvin Sykes and others.
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Wigginville Mission
Holden's Grove
Billerica Centre
Alvin Sykes
Thomas England
William Fanlion
Mary Green
Mary Allen
Mrs. Walker
Jennie Whordney
Maggie Stavelin
Miss Allen
Mabel Green
Eva Pickles
Edward Ohlson
David Allen
C. E. Carlson
Jennie Mortimer
H. Bell
A. Ohlson
Maud Mullen
George Allen
Scott Stavelin
W. G. Parker
Kate McKenzie
McCord
Chelmsford Notes and Local Items
Miss Sarah Foster of Bridge street will spend two weeks in Brockton. Mrs J W Perham and daughter Maud left for Sussex New Brunswick to visit relatives. Charles Howe’s bicycle was stolen outside Odd Fellows hall during a club meeting. Buffalo exposition visitors praise the display. The tax rate this year is 14 dollars per thousand, up 50 cents from 1900. Mrs Serepta Patchen’s 71st birthday observed by Mrs Carrie A Dutton’s family with small tokens and ice cream. Rev E C Bartlett preached on prayer at Central Congregational church. Mrs Frances Brown remains feeble. Rev A D K Shurtlett plans to return from a western vacation, resume work with the Unitarian society in September.
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Sarah Foster
Bridge Street
Brockton
J. W. Perham
Maud Perham
Sussex
N. B
Charles Howe
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Charles
Buffalo Exposition
Serepta Patchen
Carrie A. Dutton
Patchen
Central Congregational Church
E. C. Bartlett
Lowell
BE. E. Scates
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Farren
New Talbot School
L. B
North Billerica Brawl After Midnight at Post Office
In North Billerica two residents quarrelled after leaving a car, one bit and scratched the other, causing injuries before bystanders separated them. The brief report notes the incident amid local notes about sports, visits, a new variety store, and community events including church and school updates.
Carrie Nation Deserted and Jailed in Topeka
Carrie Nation, once hailed by temperance supporters, languishes in Topeka jail after a fine of 148 dollars. She laments lack of support from church members and ministers, saying she has not seen a friend or ally in a week and questions the abandonment of her cause.
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Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Kangas
Duc D Chartres reports Prince Henry of Orleans ill near Saigon
Paris Aug 4 The Duc D Chartres father of Prince Henry of Orleans has received a dispatch from Saigon stating the prince is slightly better though still dangerously ill. The message expresses renewed hope for his recovery.
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Paris
Duc D’chartres
Henry of Orleans
Saigon
Royal yacht Ophir sighted northward voyage
The British royal yacht Ophir has been sighted at Port Louis Mauritius bearing the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The sighting occurred on August 4 as the royal party travels aboard the vessel.
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Port Louis Maruitius
Ophir
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Steyn Letter Carried Into British Lines Under Flag of Truce
From Kroonstadt Orange River Colony on August 4 two Boers approached British lines bearing a letter from former President Steyn. The arrival marks a notable gesture amid ongoing conflict.
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Kroonstadt
Orange River Colony
Steyn
Popular student waiter at summer hotel gains mixed odds
A lighthearted note describes a student waiter at a summer hotel who is generally good at his job though one guest dislikes the idea of a Harvard man accepting tips. The piece hints at social snobbery but centers on the waiter’s popularity.
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Harvard
Dean's Ointment Cures Sore Leg Says Lenhart
C W Lenhart of Bowling Green reports a running itching sore on the leg caused tortures. The ointment provided immediate relief from burning and itching and effected a permanent cure.
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Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Wilson Street Houses Near Ready for Tenants
Gannon’s new house on Wilson street nears occupancy as work wraps up. C H Kohlrausch builds a stone wall along Elm and Colson streets after purchasing the old Wilson place. Unclaimed letters at the post office include Michael Griffin Deville Somers & Co Irving B Pierce Frank Lapoint Mrs Elizabeth Cummings Jones Brown.
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Gannon
Wilson Street
M. Kohlrausch
C. H. Kohlrausch
Wilson Place
Elm and
Colson Streets
Michael Griffin
Deville Somers & Co
Irving B. Pierce
Frank Lapoint
Elizabeth Cummings
Jones Brown
Banner Peach Crop Seen At Seventy Five Million Bushels
A New York Sun summary notes the U S peach crop this year near 75 million bushels aided by July heat and thinning to improve yield. It highlights modern thinning, careful cultivation, and high prices, plus the spread of refrigerator car shipments from Georgia to California. It contrasts U S methods with French and English practices of training trees and selecting only a few large fruit.
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China
Europe
Persia
America
England
Holland
California
Georgia
France
New York Sun
Reminiscences of Christine Nilsson
Christine Nilsson, long retired, rose from poverty to fame in 1860 Paris Lyrice debut as Violetta. She wowed London 1867 and drew fan adulation in the United States. Married twice, first to Auguste Rouzaud in 1872 then to the Count of Miranda in 1887. Her birthday was celebrated at her Swedish home with a public singing.
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Christine Nilsson
Halmstad
Stockholm
Paris
Masset
Wurtel
the Lyrique
Violetta
London
Nilsson
United States
Westminster Abbey
Auguste Rouzaud
Count of
Miranda
Sweden
Chicago Tribune
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James Kennalley
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Christopher Hughes
Louis Fogarty
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David Nation
Thurston
Empress Frederick
Renvers, Spielhagen
Lynn & Boston Railway
Mayor Cowen
Middlesex County
North Chelmsford
Billerica
Chelmsford
Frances Brown
A. D. K. Shurtlett
Unitarian Society
North Billerica
Lowell Mutual Fire Insurance Go
Cenrali
C. Abbott
Jos. Peabody
Prince Henry
Duke OF York
Chicago
Colorado
C. B. Coburn & Co
Market Street
Eastman Kodaks
Kodak
Thompson
Caleb L. Smith
Grogery
G.G. Read
Wm. Nichols &Cqa
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Central &Treet
Prescott Street
Courier
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